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Direct Services

Public Counsel provides free direct legal services and support or matches clients with pro bono advocates, ensuring they have a partner standing with them, their families, and our communities as they pursue justice.

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Policy Advocacy

Public Counsel addresses the root causes of inequities in our society by advocating for inclusive policy solutions in collaboration with grassroots coalitions and the communities most impacted by systemic oppression.

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Impact Litigation

Public Counsel files strategic impact litigation so entire communities get the justice they deserve. By setting legal precedents and challenging unjust laws, our cases spark large-scale change in our society.

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Pro Bono Partnerships

Since its inception, Public Counsel has relied upon pro bono attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals to partner with us to support clients, take on high-impact cases, and strengthen our advocacy efforts.

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Social Work Integration

Public Counsel values an interdisciplinary approach to law and social work that strengthens trauma-informed legal advocacy and advances effective outcomes across its work. 

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Resource Library

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Guide

04/27/26

Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement in Public Spaces

We all have constitutional rights and state law protections in California, regardless of immigration status. This guide outlines those rights and protections and steps you can take to prepare in...

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Toolkit

04/03/26

Newcomer Student Education Rights

This toolkit is designed to inform advocates (attorneys and non-attorneys) about the education-related rights of newcomer and undocumented immigrant children, how to assert those rights, and what to do if...

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Guide

02/17/26

What is the Meeting of Creditors?

Once you file your bankruptcy, a Bankruptcy Trustee will be assigned to your case and a Meeting of Creditors will be scheduled. This guide will provide general information to help...

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How We Work

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Direct Services

Public Counsel provides free direct legal services and support or matches clients with pro bono advocates, ensuring they have a partner standing with them, their families, and our communities as they pursue justice.

Learn More

Policy Advocacy

Public Counsel addresses the root causes of inequities in our society by advocating for inclusive policy solutions in collaboration with grassroots coalitions and the communities most impacted by systemic oppression.

Learn More

Impact Litigation

Public Counsel files strategic impact litigation so entire communities get the justice they deserve. By setting legal precedents and challenging unjust laws, our cases spark large-scale change in our society.

Learn More

Pro Bono Partnerships

Since its inception, Public Counsel has relied upon pro bono attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals to partner with us to support clients, take on high-impact cases, and strengthen our advocacy efforts.

Learn More

Social Work Integration

Public Counsel values an interdisciplinary approach to law and social work that strengthens trauma-informed legal advocacy and advances effective outcomes across its work. 

Learn More

Popular Resources

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Guide

04/27/26

Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement in Public Spaces

We all have constitutional rights and state law protections in California, regardless of immigration status. This guide outlines those rights and protections and steps you can take to prepare in...

Learn More

Toolkit

04/03/26

Newcomer Student Education Rights

This toolkit is designed to inform advocates (attorneys and non-attorneys) about the education-related rights of newcomer and undocumented immigrant children, how to assert those rights, and what to do if...

Learn More

Guide

02/17/26

What is the Meeting of Creditors?

Once you file your bankruptcy, a Bankruptcy Trustee will be assigned to your case and a Meeting of Creditors will be scheduled. This guide will provide general information to help...

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Veterans' Rights

04/06/24

An Unforgettable Night with The Boss: Bruce Springsteen Supports Public Counsel

It was an electrifying night at the Kia Forum this past Thursday as Public Counsel has the honor of being the featured nonprofit for Bruce Springsteen’s L.A. shows. Over a dozen of our dedicated staff and volunteers were present, shining a spotlight on Public Counsel’s critical advocacy and services in support of veterans and their families.

The evening was filled with memorable moments, but the highlight was when The Boss himself gave a tremendous shoutout to Public Counsel, acknowledging our efforts and bringing attention to our cause. It was a powerful reminder of the impact that can be made when music and advocacy come together.

Public Counsel staff at the Kia Forum representing our Center for Veterans’ Advancement.

The excitement doesn’t end there, as we will be back for the second of Bruce’s L.A. concerts on Sunday night, once again representing Public Counsel’s Center for Veterans’ Advancement and collecting donations. For those attending the show, we encourage you to find our team and show your support. If you won’t be at the show, you can still make a difference by contributing using the link below.

Every donation collected goes directly towards Public Counsel’s Center for Veterans’ Advancement, a national leader in veterans’ advocacy. With the support of fans and our broader community, we can continue our vital work providing pro bono legal representation to veterans and their families.

The Boss gave Public Counsel a shoutout—check it out here.

We are deeply grateful to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for selecting Public Counsel as their featured nonprofit partner! This incredible opportunity is helping to raise awareness for our work and strengthen our life-saving efforts to support those who have served our country.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in this endeavor. Together, we can make sure veterans receive the recognition, support, and legal assistance they deserve, ensuring a lasting impact for years to come.

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